“North Hill News”! Launching for
2013.14 School Year: The Week Ahead
and PTA Notes combined into one
important publication!
The Week Ahead Dates by Mr. Pontzious
For the Week of 5/5–5/9
Tuesday: Owl’s Nest, Kindergarten
Information @ SCHS 7PM
Wednesday: Kindergarten and 2nd Grade
Valentine Day Parties, Spring Musical Practice
5PM
Monday: Pathway to Peace assembly k-3
Thursday: 5th Grade Valentine Parties, Miss
Szwejk Field Trip
Tuesday: Teacher Appreciation Day, Mrs.
Edgar and Mrs. Anderson to Dino-Hill
Friday: 1st Grade Valentine Parties, Student
Dismissal 12:08 PM
Wednesday: Mrs. Poelman and Mrs.
Harbin to Dino, Firefighter Nancy
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presentation to Kindergarten
Thursday: 5th Grade Follies tryouts 8am,
4PM cafeteria
2013.14 Theme: Today’s Learners,
Tomorrow’s Leaders
May 2, 2014
Volume 3, Issue 30
THANK YOU MRS.
KAREN NOWLAND
FOR ORGANIZING
OUR LOST AND
FOUND…WE
APPRECIATE ALL
YOU DO!!!
THIS WEEK @
NORTH HILL!!!
A NEW VIDEO SEGMENT OF THE GOINGS ON
AT OUR SCHOOL. PLEASE CLICK THE BELOW
LINK!!!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sgnoex1l881mu4c/Video%20May
%2001%2C%209%2029%2002%20PM.mov
The Kindergarten Jelly Bean Raffle
Winners from Ms. Anderson’s Class:
Alyssa Catsburg from Ms. McElroy’s room won the pink jar (180) actual 192
Corinne Blitz from Ms. McElroy’s room won the white jar (230) actual 219
Kaitlyn Henry from Mrs. Mustola’s room won the black jar (175) actual 168
Alicia Lee from Mrs. Mattei’s class won the red jar (350) actual 356
Lilley Bosley from Mrs. Mattei’s class won the orange jar (372) actual 372 WOW!!!!
Paige from Mrs. Mack’s class won the green jar (200) actual was 242
Emma Kast from Ms. McElroy’s class won the purple jar (160) actual 236
Delaney Kelley from Mrs. Mattei’s class won the yellow jar (400) actual 377
Winners from Mrs. Dudzinski/Edgar’s Class:
Green Jar – Madison (Jones) 179
Purple Jar – Nicholas Villarruel (Good) 330
Blue Jar – M. Klak (Lewalski) 375
Yellow –V. Pagnani (Lewalski) 343
Orange –Ryan Hakala (Jones) l 226
Pink – Noah Petrowski (Lewalski) 343
Winners from Mrs. Harbin’s Class:
Kiera Stein
Allie Goulding
Jack Azdanski
Sam Langsdorf
Lily Pfeiffer
Samuel MecDermott
Sophie Homan
Winners from Mrs. Poelman’s Class:
Nicole Godfrey
Tyler Clippard
Ethan Bienasz
Paige Gorman
Sydney La Prairie
Aidan Duggen
Grace Hengehold
Thank you for participating, and supporting our Kindergartners and Leader Dogs for the
Blind! We raised a total of $180.33! Way to go North Hill!!!!
Another Fantastic Authors in April Week!
This past Monday students and staff were visited by three nationally acclaimed authors:
Laurie Keller, Brian Floca and Lisa Graff. This unique event wouldn’t happen without so
many volunteers; especially Mrs. Coleman & Mrs. Welker & Mrs. Atwater who have
attended meetings all year and made sure books were ordered, sold, and autographed!
Thanks also to the great volunteers who hung all of the book related art and helped the day
run smoothly. Finally, I would like thank to Mrs. Peasley, who helped our children create
such beautiful art that really impressed the authors and Mrs. Pratt, who coached Kindergarten and first
graders in singing a special song for Laurie Keller.
During her presentation, author Laurie Keller engaged students as she talked about her books on manners,
dental health and donuts. She even taught students how to draw some of the characters from her books! Lisa
Graff spoke to students about the importance of rewriting and eavesdropping, especially when trying to
include realistic dialogue in your writing. Lastly, Brian Floca took students inside the book making progress
by showing them all of the research and hard work that goes into writing and illustrating a book. All in all, it
was a great day for reading!
Thank you very much to the PTA, North Hill staff, and parents for your continued support of this
outstanding program!
Thank you,
Mrs. Rainwater
Mileage Club in May is here!!
Mileage Club is an optional walk/jog program that will be held every Tuesday
and Thursday during recess (weather permitting) through the month of May.
Students will walk or jog around a course on the playground during recess.
Mileage Marker cards are punched every time a child completes a lap. When
recess ends, students return their cards. The students participating will receive
a 6" chain and charms for their mileage as incentives. A popsicle party for all
the students who participated will be held on the last day of Mileage Club.
By participating in the Mileage Club, your children will discover that physical
activity can be fun and rewarding!
If you would like to volunteer to assist with punching mileage cards and
distributing charms please contact Amy Irish at [email protected] or
#248.766.8607. Volunteers for even one date during recess (11:15-1:15)
would be greatly appreciated.
Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at
Rochester Hills Public Library. Each child who registers for library programs must have his or her
own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township. Registration
is online. Confirmation numbers are required at the door. All youth programs are funded by the Friends of
the Rochester Hills Public Library. See the Schedule of Events on our website at www.rhpl.org or contact
Youth Services at (248) 650-7140.
Mad Science Detroit: Fire and Ice
All ages with Caregiver
Thursday, May 8
5:30-6:30 p.m. OR 7-8 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
Register all CHILDREN AND ADULTS attending. Choose ONE session. Be dazzled and entertained as
you interact with our Mad Scientists! Foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air and even
a special Mad Science “burb” potion will amaze as you learn about chemical reactions, air pressure and
the states of matter. Online registration begins April 28 at 9 a.m.
Key Contact Information for North Hill School Staff:
Principal
Learning Consultant
Secretary
Dave Pontzious
Danielle Smith
Patti Smith
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
North Hill Elementary
Sunday Funday @ the Hills
Sunday May 4th ALL DAY!!
Kids seating (upon request & availability), coloring contest & tv takeover (most;)
Grab a group, use your Hills Rewards Card and receive DOUBLE credit towards your
dining reward. In addition, North Hill earns 25% on food purchases All Day!
If you don’t already have a rewards card, you can sign up that day & start earning
rewards
Come enjoy great food with our North Hill family!
Please contact Suzanne Tedesco @ [email protected]
for reward card or w/ questions.
PTA President’s Corner - 5/2/14
Next PTA Meeting (Last One of the Year!!!) is May 13
7-8pm Media Center -- Please join us!!!
Authors In April
What a busy week! Authors In April was a great event again this year – and I wanted to give a shout
out to the crew behind making it so wonderful for our children and the authors during their visits:
Stacey Welker, Lisa Attwater, our Media Specialist Mari Rainwater, our Art Teacher, Camilee
Peasley, our Music Teacher, Kathleen Pratt, and our volunteers for the day of: Alice Moo, Maya
Vittal, Mary Clor, Wendy Bomers, Kristen Patterson, Judy Antenucci, Melissa DeGraw, Debora
Weaver, and Cheryl Sage! The banquet was a lot of fun, and we’re hoping that once we settle the
sales for this year that the PTA will be able to frame at least two of the wonderful artworks drawn for us
during the visits this year!
***Note: We overwhelmed Laurie Keller with the amount of books to sign (it’s a good thing!), so all of
our books will not be returned to us until this weekend – all children should have their books back no
later than Tuesday next week! Thank you for your patience!***
Mom-Son Night – Thank you’s:
Michele Pridoehl did an awesome job – the boys LOVED it !! I’d love to thank her volunteers and
sponsors for all their support and help:
Co-Chair Jennifer Schroeder, Committee Members Eunju Han, Rebecca Cetnar, The Bosley
family, the Herman Family, the Rowland Family, Kathy Murphy, and Janet and Frank Morelli.
We also want to specially recognize the Duggan family for delivering 157 canned goods to the
Rochester Area Neighborhood House – they were very thankful for the generous donations. What a
wonderful event that provided fun, bonding, and community service! Thanks again Michele!!!
LAST PTA MEETING OF THE YEAR!!! – DON’T MISS IT!!! MAY 13th
At the meeting this month, we will be installing the new officers, and we will have the 4th grade teachers
presenting! Please mark your calendars and join us!!! We should have an update on the planning for
the new science enrichment for next year as well!
Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend (hopefully warmer than last weekend!)….and don’t forget to
consider one of our open volunteer spots for next year -- let Cathi Herman
([email protected] or Michelle LaPrairie ([email protected]) how you’d like to help!!
---- Lauren
If you have something you would like to post in the PTA Notes portion of the weekly North Hill News,
please e-mail Jullie Agosta at [email protected] with NH News as the subject. Please submit your
information as an attached Word document exactly how you would like it to appear. The weekly deadline
is end of day Wednesday’s. Go Owls!!
NEED HELP? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Please contact your North Hill PTA Executive Board 2012/13 with question/comments:
President
Lauren Coleman
Vice President
Sharon Bart;ett-Bosley
VP Committees
Cathi Herman
Treasurer
Shari Rowland
Secretary
Cammy Beglin
And visit these great PTA sites for more information:
North Hill PTA
Michigan PTA
National PTA
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
sharirrowland@@gmail.com
[email protected]
http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/north-hill-elementary/pages/6384/nh-pta-website
www.MichiganPTA.org
www.PTA.org